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Speedy standard zoom from Canon The new RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM from Canon
of correction, aids in capturing sharper images under even the most challenging conditions. The RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM consists of 15 elements in 12 groups, with two UD and two aspherical elements. It also includes a customisable control/focus ring and is weather sealed for durability. canon.co.uk
– with its standard zoom range and wide constant aperture – caters for a wide variety of genres, including portrait, street and travel. Weighing just 490g and measuring 92.2mm in length when retracted, the lens is lightweight and compact for its class. Built-in optical image stabilisation, rated at 5.5 stops
Nikon’s new nifty fifty The latest addition to Nikon’s Z series is the full- frame Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 prime lens. It joins the existing 35mm f/1.4 Z series fast-aperture prime and promises shallow depth-of-field perfect for portraits and creative background effects. Additionally, a minimum focus distance of 0.37m means the lens lends itself well to close-up shots. The autofocus system – which makes use of Nikon’s multi-focusing technology – delivers fast and quiet operation, making it well-suited to photography and videography. This is reinforced with features like reduced focus breathing and support for manual focus pulling, providing greater control for videographers. Weighing approximately 420g, the Z 50mm f/1.4 has been built with portability in mind. It includes weather sealing around the moving parts of the lens barrel for additional protection against the elements. The lens will be available later this September, with a retail price of £499. nikon.co.uk
Hasselblad’s first XCD E ultra-wide zoom
At its widest setting of 20mm, the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E offers the broadest field of view available in Hasselblad’s medium format system. It includes a stepping motor as well as a compact focusing lens group designed to offer precise and quiet focusing. This is supported by phase detection AF technology when paired with compatible Hasselblad cameras. The XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E is constructed with a metal body and incorporates a leaf shutter that’s capable of flash synchronisation at shutter speeds up to 1/2000sec. The lens is available now, priced at £5699. hasselblad.com
Hasselblad has introduced the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E, the first ultra wide-angle zoom lens in its XCD E series. With an E designation to signify its high- quality optical performance and a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range, it’s impressive for numerous imaging genres – including landscapes, architecture and environmental portraits. It features 16 elements in 12 groups – including three aspherical and four ED elements – and meets the resolution requirements of Hasselblad’s 100-megapixel sensors. The lens aims to provide consistent sharpness and detail across the frame, with natural colour rendering.
Leica expands its SL-System line-up
Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 announced Sigma’s 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN lens is
also been designed to minimise lens breathing, which is great news for videographers. The 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN boasts a dust- and splash-resistant design, including a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element, improving durability in outdoor shooting. Additional features include a de-clickable aperture ring, zoom lock switch to prevent lens creep and two customisable AFL buttons. The lens will be available from 26 September 2024, with a retail price of £1399 in the UK. sigmauk.com
designed for L-Mount and Sony E-mount and features a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. It weighs just under 1kg and is being marketed as a portable option for photographers who need the versatility of a wide-angle to medium-telephoto zoom range. The lens is constructed of 18 elements in 13 groups – including FLD, SLD and aspherical components. The AF system is powered by Sigma’s High-response Linear Actuator (HLA), which promises fast and precise focusing. It has
The newly announced Vario-Elmarit- SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH telephoto zoom lens completes Leica’s SL- System range of f/2.8 zoom lenses. This release adds to the existing Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH and Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lenses, offering photographers a continuous f/2.8 aperture across focal lengths from 14mm to 200mm. The lens includes 20 elements in 15 groups, featuring three aspherical lenses. It also incorporates image stabilisation for additional freedom handheld. Plus, Leica has introduced the Extender L 2.0x teleconverter, which extends the focal length of the Vario- Elmarit-SL 70-200mm to 140-400mm. Both the lens and the Extender L 2.0x are available now, priced at £2780 and £800, respectively. leica-camera.com
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